An Ontario County man is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after he allegedly left his dog inside a scorching hot car for close to an hour Wednesday, according to the Ontario County Humane Society.

Chilson allegedly left a 5-year-old Boxer mix named Shadow inside his car in front of 19 North St. in Geneva.

Officers from the Geneva Police Department and Ontario County Humane Society responded at 3:52 p.m. Shadow was found dead in the car. Officers said he was left in the car with "little ventilation or way to exit."

The vehicle, which was not running, was parked in direct sunlight. Shadow was left unattended in the car for 50 minutes in 80-degree weather, authorities said. The temperature inside the vehicle was over 110 degrees.

"A necropsy showed Shadow died of heat exposure," officers said in a release.

Chilson had "custody of Shadow" and he parked his vehicle in the driveway and left him inside.

Chilson was taken to the Ontario County Jail before his arraignment, authorities said.

Authorities said an instance like this is a reminder not to leave pets unattended in vehicles that can quickly overheat during the hotter summer months.

Anyone who witnesses a pet in a hot vehicle is encouraged to call 911.